The 2023-24 National UNITY Council Declaration of Candidacy Petition Online Application process is now open. This petition is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members who are interested in running for regional area representative positions and Co-Presidents (Female and Male) on the NUC Executive Committee. Members petitioning must be in good standing in order for their […]
“Seeing all of the different native youth at the Midyear conference and all of the conversations that were had reminded me why I do what I do!” – Katy Johnston Pacific Region Representative UNITY EC Report “I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 UNITY Midyear Conference in Tempe, Arizona. The UNITY Midyear Conference started […]
Your UNITY Executive Committee (EC) has been hard at work these past six months within their regions. Explore each youth’s Midyear Report on their community involvement and service to Indian Country. This year the youth leaders have been dedicated to rebuilding our National network and helping revitalize youth programs across the nation. Take time to […]
UNITY is hosting regional meet-ups for the purpose of bringing youth councils and Native youth together. At these meetings, UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters are invited to participate virtually to reconnect and work toward goals and project plans. These meetups are designed to serve as an opportunity to network and share resources as well […]
The environmental stewardship program which was started in the 1990s, engages Native American and Alaska Native youth in training sessions and informational workshops to increase their knowledge of environmental issues affecting Native America, learn to serve as ambassadors to increase awareness of the issues affecting the environmental quality of Native lands, and promote efforts to […]
“The Nevada Healing Circle brought Native youth, peer mentors from various high schools to young adults in higher education to a two-day training centering on healing and building network connections,” said Peer Guide Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache). “Engaging with Native youth was a surreal moment, understanding that I am no longer a recipient but […]
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day: Native Organizations Team Up to Increase Native Youth Voter Engagement Click here for full article in NATIVE NEWS ONLINE SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 On Monday, several Native American organizations announced they are coming together to form a coalition that focuses on increasing voter registration among Native youth. The National […]
As we continue to find ways to heal our mental and emotional health, we learn to utilize various means to bring about healing. For many Native youth, music and creating are that outlet. So we are excited to provide a platform for Native youth and artists to showcase their talents. “UNITY Turn Up Tuesdays” will […]
In the U.S., suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people 10 to 24 years old. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for AI/ANs 10-34 years old. But suicide can be prevented. National Suicide Prevention Week is Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Here’s what you […]
On behalf of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, I want to extend an invitation to our Pacific Regional Hearing in Woodland, CA, August 25‒26. The hearings will be held at the California Tribal College. See attached Press Release, Media Advisory, and Flyer. Background The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter […]
